1. Kids Matter Social Work Students Orientation Working in schools

2. Been to school Assumptions

3. Busy All different Contextual Diversity

4. Websites DECD ACARA KidsMatter

5. Wellbeing priority SIP Proactive in social emotional learning Mental health protective strategies

6. Kids Matter 4 components KM Action Team composition Additional programs eg Bounce Back Play is the Way Program Achieve

7. What do schools like? Your role Fit @ ACARA ✓ Use initiative ✓ Be flexible ✓ Pre-arrange ✓

8. Relationships, relationships, relationships Work in teams Communicate Respect “busyness” Be in staffroom/coffee shop

9. Protocols Student files Parent permission Reading student data Ask questions

10. Child protection Sign in DCSI – everyone RAN Mandatory Notification Disclosures

11. Hours Staff meetings Yard duties After hours events Pupil free days Excursions

12. Duty of care Teacher legally responsible Line of sight Accountability Outcomes Data tracking

13. Support services Integrated Services Model Engagement + Attendance Behaviour Support Family Support Psychology Special Education Speech Pathology

14. Community links Newsletter Assemblies School website

15. Some options Lunchtime groups ASD students Challenging behaviors Counselor In classrooms Social skills programs Bullying surveys Data analysis OSHC KMAT

16. First weeks Make regular meeting times Develop a timetable Work shadow Set some goals Listen and learn Work to your strengths Research the education system Step out of your comfort zone

17. “If ever you become discouraged remember that part of you is flying with every pilot, building with every architect, diagnosing with every doctor, creating with every artist, fashioning with every craftsman and woman. More than that, part of you will be woven into the fabric of every sound relationship and every good home. You make your way into the hearts and minds of the young people you teach.” Thomas Williams Value yourself